ACOG
is a national medical organization representing more than
40,000 physicians who provide healthcare for women.
The ACOG
web site provides valuable information on violence against
women, including domestic, intimate partner and family violence,
and sexual assault, plus: 24-hour telephone hotlines, tips
on staying safe, fact sheets, provider screening tools and
guidelines, national resources and contact information for
state sexual assault coalitions. ACOG also offers a selected
bibliography and links to several useful related sites.

Anxiety Disorders Association of America (ADAA)

ADAA
is a national non-profit dedicated to promoting the treatment,
prevention and cure of anxiety disorders and improving the
lives of all people who suffer from them. The ADAA
web site is a valuable resource for consumer information
about PTSD, including: a PTSD self-test, message boards, useful
links and a directory on where to find help. The ADAA Bookstore
offers books, tapes and other literature for both professionals
and consumers.

ISTSS
is an international organization representing psychiatrists,
psychologists, social workers, nurses, counselors, researchers,
administrators, advocates and others with an interest in the
study and treatment of traumatic stress. The ISTSS
web site provides general information about PTSD for consumers
and professionals, including: research and treatment guidelines,
support services, articles on PTSD, conference schedules,
and other trauma-related links and resources.

Sidran
is a national non-profit organization devoted to education,
advocacy and research related to the early recognition and
treatment of traumatic stress and trauma-generated disorders.
The Sidran web site provides
links to trauma-related articles as well as resources specific
to survivors, professionals and students. The Sidran Bookshelf
offers clinical, educational and survivor support literature
as well as PTSD assessment instruments and measures. Professionals
also can learn about Sidrans trauma education and training.